Last Updated: 4/16/2025
Introduction
Vocabulous ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share while using our Chrome extension. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and manage your information. By installing and using Vocabulous, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Purpose of the Extension
Vocabulous is designed to help users enhance their vocabulary knowledge. Each new tab displays vocabulary words along with definitions, examples, and images. Users can track their learning progress and review words they have learned.
Data We Collect
To provide and improve Vocabulous, we collect the following types of information:
- Authentication Information: To manage your user account, we collect and store your authentication details through Supabase.
- User Activity Data: We track which words you have learned, bookmarked, or viewed to personalize your learning experience.
- User Preferences: We collect your theme settings and display preferences to enhance your user experience.
Data Storage
- Supabase Database: Your user data, including authentication details, preferences, and vocabulary progress, are securely stored in our Supabase database.
- Local Storage: Some of your data is cached locally using Chrome's storage API to allow offline access and faster performance.
- Synchronization: Your vocabulary learning progress is synchronized across your signed-in devices.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is exclusively used for the following purposes:
- To synchronize your vocabulary learning progress across multiple devices.
- To personalize your learning experience based on your learning history and preferences.
- To authenticate users and manage accounts.
We do not:
- Sell or rent your data to third parties.
- Use your data for any purposes unrelated to vocabulary learning.
- Use your data for credit determination or lending purposes.
User Rights and Controls
Vocabulous gives you control over your personal data:
- Account Deletion: You may delete your account and all associated data at any time from the settings within the extension.
- Data Export: You may export your vocabulary learning progress through the extension settings.
- Guest Access: You can use Vocabulous without creating an account; however, some features will be limited.
Data Security
We take data security seriously:
- Your data is securely transmitted to our Supabase database using encrypted channels.
- Authentication processes follow industry-standard security protocols to protect your credentials and personal data.
Third-party Services
Vocabulous relies on Supabase for data storage and authentication. Supabase's use of your data is governed by its own privacy policy, available at https://supabase.com/privacy.
Compliance Information
Vocabulous complies with applicable privacy laws and Chrome Web Store guidelines. We regularly review and update our privacy practices to maintain compliance.
Changes to This Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted prominently in the Vocabulous extension and communicated via email (if you have provided your email address). We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@vocabulous.app
- Website: vocabulous.app
Thank you for trusting Vocabulous to help expand your vocabulary.